Carry Emergency Equipment
Depending on the severity of the weather where you drive your car, you should carry appropriate emergency equipment. Some of the items you may want to carry include tire chains, tow straps or chains, flashlight, emergency flares, sand, a shovel, jumper cables, a window scraper, gloves, ground cloth, coveralls, a blanket, etc.
See also:
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
(If installed)
Low Tire Pressure Telltale.
TPMS Malfunction Indicator.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when
cold and inflated to the inflation pressure ...
Driveshafts and Boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and clamps for cracks, deterioration, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts and, if necessary, repack the grease. ...
Checking Engine Cooling Fan
The engine cooling fan should come on automatically if the engine coolant temperature
is high. ...